Author: BARROW, JOHN D.
Title: Theories of Everything. The Quest for Ultimate Explanation
Description: London: Vintage, 1992. 1st Vintage Edition; First Impression. Original decorated wrappers. Light browning throughout text block. Previous owner's name on front pastedown. Light wear & light soiling to spine, covers, corners & text block edges. ; With illustrations. Light browning throughout text block. Previous owner's name on front pastedown. Light wear & light soiling to spine, covers, corners & text block edges. ; 19.5 x 12.7 x 1.8 cms; xiii, 223 pages; "Theories of Everything: The Quest for Ultimate Explanation" explores the scientific journey towards a unifying framework that can describe all physical phenomena. The book charts the progress from classical physics through Einstein's revolutionary theories of relativity and the puzzling realm of quantum mechanics, highlighting the conflicts and challenges that arise when trying to merge these ideas. It then delves into modern approaches, such as string theory, which aim to reconcile these differences into a single, coherent theory. Ultimately, the work reflects on how our understanding of the universe continues to evolve, driven by the interplay of theoretical innovation and experimental discovery.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .

Keywords: Metaphysics Mathematics Philosophy Theology


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